Cowboy Tri-Tip Recipe

Name: Cowboy Tri-Tip
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tri-tip roast (about 1 1/2 pounds); Kosher salt; 2 tablespoons chili powder; 2 tablespoons ground cumin; 1 tablespoon salt-free seasoning pepper; 1 tablespoon onion powder; 1 tablespoon garlic powder; 1 (26-ounce) jar traditional pasta sauce; 1 tablespoon chili powder; 1 tablespoon dry mustard; 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce; 1 tablespoon honey

Servings: persons

1 tri-tip roast (about 1 1/2 pounds)
Kosher salt
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 tablespoons ground cumin
1 tablespoon salt-free seasoning pepper
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 (26-ounce) jar traditional pasta sauce
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon dry mustard
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon honey

1
Preheat an outdoor grill to medium heat.
2
Rinse roast with cold water and pat completely dry with paper towels.
3
For the dry rub, in a small bowl, combine ingredients for dry rub.
4
Place tri-tip on plate or platter and season with kosher salt.
5
Rub a generous amount of dry rub into both sides of meat.
6
Let set for 10 to 15 minutes.
7
Repeat rub 2 to 3 times until all seasoning is used.
8
While meat is resting between rubs, prepare BBQ sauce.
9
In a saucepan over medium heat, combine pasta sauce, chili powder, dry mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and honey.
10
Bring to a boil, lower heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
11
Set aside about half the sauce for serving, use half as a mop while grilling.
12
Oil grill or spray with cooking spray.
13
Grill meat about 20 minutes total for medium-rare, turning and mopping with BBQ sauce every 5 minutes.
14
Transfer meat to a cutting board.
15
Tent with foil; let stand 10 minutes.
16
Cut diagonally across the grain.
17
Serve with extra sauce.
18
If cooking on a grill pan, sear meat 5 minutes on both sides then finish in a preheated 400 degree F oven for 10 to 15 minutes.

149

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tri-tip roast (about 1 1/2 pounds), Kosher salt, 2 tablespoons chili powder, 2 tablespoons ground cumin, and more.

Yes, Cowboy Tri-Tip falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Cowboy Tri-Tip

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